It can run most games fine but i would go for a ryzen 5 3600 instead as the 2600 is too slow
GeForce66
What’s your budget?
smoothartichoke27
Is that… an AIO cooler?
Drop it in favor or a cheaper air cooler and put the budget towards getting *at least* a ryzen 3600 (5600 is preferred). Heck, use the stock cooler from that CPU.
peacedetski
Why the hell are you buying a $100 liquid cooler for a budget PC with a 65W processor? A $25 single-tower air cooler will work just fine, then you can spend the extra on a newer CPU or +16GB of RAM.
ketamarine
Maybe for E sports.
Not any recent AAA games.
ketamarine
That’s like a $60 GPU.
Don’t buy two games and spend that money on a better one.
_ollwhy
I have a R7 2700X, mobo, cooler, ram, case im wanting to get rid of, just needs GPU, PSU and storage. In the UK.
thisonegamer
That will be great for 1080p60 but better would be 5 3600
And why water cooling for 65w cpu?
Noob4Head
Drop that expensive cooler and you’ll already be able to get a better GPU or CPU.
_caskets_
Why are you water cooling a ryzen 5 ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜
maxinstuff
Found a picture of OP:
Dismal_Weekend_8403
get a 5600/5600x.
and the rx 580 is not good for games in fullhd today.
Get a rx 6600/7600 new or a 6700xt for 200 bucks on second hand
I know you said you already got this but this is a mistake
althaz
You’re not going to be running modern AAA games at 60fps with a Ryzen 2600. That GPU is also going to be a problem, even at 1080p (for AAA games).
Also, it would be crazy to buy a 3rd-party cooler for a 2600 – it comes with an adequate cooler and if you have more budget you are 10x better off spending it on better components. At the absolute minimum a Ryzen 3600 should be considered, but really you want a 5600, IMO. That would give you some longevity at least.
This PC is closer to an Xbox One X than it is to an Xbox Series X in performance. That should give you an idea of the kind of experience you’ll be getting – something roughly equivalent (better, but just not by all that much) to a 7-year-old console. IMO at this sort of price level unless you need the PC for something else and gaming is just a nice bonus, you’re actually better off with a console. A current-gen console will annihilate this thing for gaming.
A console isn’t *strictly* an upgrade – a PC has a lot of upside, but in terms of gaming performance an ultra-low-end PC like this is going to be pretty terrible compared to a modern console.
Again, if it’s to play old games and the PC is needed for other stuff, it’s still worth it – but it’s a bad deal for a gaming machine.
No-Relative3334
I agree with others, totally drop the Arctic Freezer AIO and upgrade the CPU to a 5000 series if it’s in the price range. They come with stock coolers which for AMD are actually very good.
I ran a 2600x with GTX1080 on the stock AMD for years and not a single issue. You have the air flow case which will make more of an impact anyway.
Otherwise can discuss but this would be more sensible! You are spending more money on the case than your CPU which is a terrible idea, unless you want a great looking potato!
I would say the CPU and GPU are well matched in terms of their performance. But they were suited for medium 1080p 60 when they released.
The rx580 is 7 years old, it will struggle doing 1080p 60 in modern AAA games with a lot of settings compromise. But 60 should be reasonably achievable in less demanding titles and those released closer to the time the card was new.
offensiveDick
So. The cpu can be cooled by the boxed cooler. It’s. Not loud at all. Even under load. Take that money and put it where it matters the gpu so your brother can play more then sport titles
Only_Emu9133
why tf are you buying an arctic liquid freezer for ryzen 5 2600? the wraith stock cooler does just fine
ExtraTNT
So the 580 2600 combo isn’t bad, the aio is overkill, if you don’t already have it, go for a smaller tower cooler…
Humble_Mix8626
bro is putting a AIO into a 2600x
Nubalov
For <2020 AAA and indie games yes
SaveCanada28
280mm AIO for a ryzen 2600??? Also you could probably get away with a 450w psu if you didn’t buy the liquid freezer 3 which by the way is absolutely unnecessary.
ThaDragunborn
Lose the AIO for a better CPU like a 5600 or depending on your region’s pricing, a 5700X3D since both can be found for rock bottom prices. The GPU could also definitely use an upgrade to something like a 66/7600XT but it will do fine enough on low settings if you don’t have room in your budget
Altruistic-Crazy811
Nah
Randomtxtbox
What is he going to be playing
Doctor99268
Remove the aio, keep the stock wraith cooler. It’s pretty good for most mid tier CPUs.
harry_lostone
PRICE? ffs…
Zero-View-311
I have a Ryzen 5 4500, RX 580 and 16 GB RAM. I can play the games I like fine but I don’t even try to run newer games after the experience I had with Starfield. I love my PC but I know it’s getting old.
Like most people said here, drop the expensive cooler and get a better CPU, maybe a 3600 or a 5600. The stock cooler will be fine, my temps never go beyond 70°. And have in mind that this GPU will need an upgrade soon. Good luck 🙂
maze100X
The AIO is a bad option and wate of money for that CPU
Get a cheaper cooler and with the extra money get a more modern CPU, the 2600 is quite slow for a new build
The 3600/5600 are much better
Panthean
OP: Asks for help
Also OP: doesn’t listen to advice
Retoru45
Sure…if your brother is only playing games from 2012. Weak CPU, weaker GPU, money wasted on an AIO.
thescott2k
Honestly, at this budget, unless you’re buying a Steam Deck and going mobile with it a console is the right move. Even with that AIO traded in for an air cooler and those funds reallocated to the CPU, your brother is going to end up with a PC that gets pretty easily outrun by a PS5 or Series X running games that are optimized for them. This machine is going to struggle to run anything modern, even at 1080p60. That GPU is already six years old, 16 gigs of RAM is getting near “not enough” nowadays, and I don’t even see any kind of storage on this list.
_YeAhx_
Drop the cooler and buy 5600 or something instead. Stock cooler is enough to cool it
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It can run most games fine but i would go for a ryzen 5 3600 instead as the 2600 is too slow
What’s your budget?
Is that… an AIO cooler?
Drop it in favor or a cheaper air cooler and put the budget towards getting *at least* a ryzen 3600 (5600 is preferred). Heck, use the stock cooler from that CPU.
Why the hell are you buying a $100 liquid cooler for a budget PC with a 65W processor? A $25 single-tower air cooler will work just fine, then you can spend the extra on a newer CPU or +16GB of RAM.
Maybe for E sports.
Not any recent AAA games.
That’s like a $60 GPU.
Don’t buy two games and spend that money on a better one.
I have a R7 2700X, mobo, cooler, ram, case im wanting to get rid of, just needs GPU, PSU and storage. In the UK.
That will be great for 1080p60 but better would be 5 3600
And why water cooling for 65w cpu?
Drop that expensive cooler and you’ll already be able to get a better GPU or CPU.
Why are you water cooling a ryzen 5 ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜
Found a picture of OP:
get a 5600/5600x.
and the rx 580 is not good for games in fullhd today.
Get a rx 6600/7600 new or a 6700xt for 200 bucks on second hand
I know you said you already got this but this is a mistake
You’re not going to be running modern AAA games at 60fps with a Ryzen 2600. That GPU is also going to be a problem, even at 1080p (for AAA games).
Also, it would be crazy to buy a 3rd-party cooler for a 2600 – it comes with an adequate cooler and if you have more budget you are 10x better off spending it on better components. At the absolute minimum a Ryzen 3600 should be considered, but really you want a 5600, IMO. That would give you some longevity at least.
This PC is closer to an Xbox One X than it is to an Xbox Series X in performance. That should give you an idea of the kind of experience you’ll be getting – something roughly equivalent (better, but just not by all that much) to a 7-year-old console. IMO at this sort of price level unless you need the PC for something else and gaming is just a nice bonus, you’re actually better off with a console. A current-gen console will annihilate this thing for gaming.
A console isn’t *strictly* an upgrade – a PC has a lot of upside, but in terms of gaming performance an ultra-low-end PC like this is going to be pretty terrible compared to a modern console.
Again, if it’s to play old games and the PC is needed for other stuff, it’s still worth it – but it’s a bad deal for a gaming machine.
I agree with others, totally drop the Arctic Freezer AIO and upgrade the CPU to a 5000 series if it’s in the price range. They come with stock coolers which for AMD are actually very good.
I ran a 2600x with GTX1080 on the stock AMD for years and not a single issue. You have the air flow case which will make more of an impact anyway.
Otherwise can discuss but this would be more sensible! You are spending more money on the case than your CPU which is a terrible idea, unless you want a great looking potato!
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/s47ngB
Depends what they plan on playing to be honest.
I would say the CPU and GPU are well matched in terms of their performance. But they were suited for medium 1080p 60 when they released.
The rx580 is 7 years old, it will struggle doing 1080p 60 in modern AAA games with a lot of settings compromise. But 60 should be reasonably achievable in less demanding titles and those released closer to the time the card was new.
So. The cpu can be cooled by the boxed cooler. It’s. Not loud at all. Even under load. Take that money and put it where it matters the gpu so your brother can play more then sport titles
why tf are you buying an arctic liquid freezer for ryzen 5 2600? the wraith stock cooler does just fine
So the 580 2600 combo isn’t bad, the aio is overkill, if you don’t already have it, go for a smaller tower cooler…
bro is putting a AIO into a 2600x
For <2020 AAA and indie games yes
280mm AIO for a ryzen 2600??? Also you could probably get away with a 450w psu if you didn’t buy the liquid freezer 3 which by the way is absolutely unnecessary.
Lose the AIO for a better CPU like a 5600 or depending on your region’s pricing, a 5700X3D since both can be found for rock bottom prices. The GPU could also definitely use an upgrade to something like a 66/7600XT but it will do fine enough on low settings if you don’t have room in your budget
Nah
What is he going to be playing
Remove the aio, keep the stock wraith cooler. It’s pretty good for most mid tier CPUs.
PRICE? ffs…
I have a Ryzen 5 4500, RX 580 and 16 GB RAM. I can play the games I like fine but I don’t even try to run newer games after the experience I had with Starfield. I love my PC but I know it’s getting old.
Like most people said here, drop the expensive cooler and get a better CPU, maybe a 3600 or a 5600. The stock cooler will be fine, my temps never go beyond 70°. And have in mind that this GPU will need an upgrade soon. Good luck 🙂
The AIO is a bad option and wate of money for that CPU
Get a cheaper cooler and with the extra money get a more modern CPU, the 2600 is quite slow for a new build
The 3600/5600 are much better
OP: Asks for help
Also OP: doesn’t listen to advice
Sure…if your brother is only playing games from 2012. Weak CPU, weaker GPU, money wasted on an AIO.
Honestly, at this budget, unless you’re buying a Steam Deck and going mobile with it a console is the right move. Even with that AIO traded in for an air cooler and those funds reallocated to the CPU, your brother is going to end up with a PC that gets pretty easily outrun by a PS5 or Series X running games that are optimized for them. This machine is going to struggle to run anything modern, even at 1080p60. That GPU is already six years old, 16 gigs of RAM is getting near “not enough” nowadays, and I don’t even see any kind of storage on this list.
Drop the cooler and buy 5600 or something instead. Stock cooler is enough to cool it
Get a 12 dollar cooler and save 100 follars